Journal Prompt #15

Define what a Should Shield looks and feels like to you.

If you listen to my podcast Shift Today with Alison, then you've probably heard me refer to Should Shields.

I define a Should Shield as the shoulds stacked against us, and the shoulds we stack against others.

Here are some examples, you should graduate from high school, attend college, get a good-paying job, get married, buy a house, have a family, etc.

Here are a few more, you shouldn't wear that what will people think? You shouldn't be an artist because they don't make good money. You should be happy I made this decision for you. I think you should journal because it'll work for you. Get my drift?

So what does a Should Shield look like to you, and how does it make you feel?

Happy writing!